What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4819418?

The tribunal order states: Christina Lee and Siaosi Lee must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 4819418?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4819418?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4819418?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10757546-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4819418?

The tribunal order states: Christina Lee and Siaosi Lee must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 4819418?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4819418?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4819418?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10757546-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

60 Clover Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0610 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4819418 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

The hearing was held by teleconference. Both parties attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

This matter was initially adjourned to await the outcome of Mr and Mrs Lee’s income-related rent review by the Ministry of Social Development. Rent has now been adjusted to $338.00 and a rent credit of $1,561.00 was paid on 25 July 2024. However, there are still outstanding rent arrears and as at 26 August 2024 rent arrears total $5,229.86.

Mrs Lee disputes the rent arears and she does not understand how the debt became so large.

The landlord explained that the tenant was notified of a weekly rent increase to $561.00 in 2023 which took effect in late 2023. However, the tenants continued to pay weekly rent of $186.00, despite the increase. As a result, rent arrears accumulated since the rent increase was implemented.

While Mrs Lee disagrees with the landlord’s claim, she has provided insufficient evidence to support her view. Other matters

Mrs Lee was concerned that she had made several attempts to contact the landlord to advise them of her change in circumstances and to initiate an income related rent review immediately, but this was fraught with difficulties and a lack of communication on the landlord’s part. She believes she has the proof to show the delay was not their fault ie. txt message communication. However, any challenge regarding the delay in processing the income related rent review is outside the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. If Mrs Lee wishes to pursue this further and to get a better understand of how the rent arrears accrued, she can ask to arrange a meeting with the Team leader or another member from the leadership team at the Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities Henderson Office. She can take along a copy of this order, the application from the landlord and supporting documents (including the rent summaries) and her proof of her attempts to contact the landlord regarding the change in her circumstances to the meeting.

Reasons

The hearing was held by teleconference. Both parties attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

Mrs Lee disputes the rent arears and she does not understand how the debt became so large.

While Mrs Lee disagrees with the landlord’s claim, she has provided insufficient evidence to support her view. Other matters

Tenancy Tribunal case 4819418 — Rent arrears at 60 Clover Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0610

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4819418 — Rent arrears at 60 Clover Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0610

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Claims & awards

Order

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions